Ethiopia: Andoodee Tumaa – a Special Gadaa Ritual Place That Deserves Preservation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — As we celebrate the Irreechaa rituals across Oromia during the months of September and October, we are reminded to reflect on and revive our lost ritual sites, places of immense cultural and historical value that have ye…
East Africa: Ethiopia’s September – A Month of Celebrations, Cultural Pride
[Ethiopian Herald] September is a month of profound cultural, spiritual, and social significance in Ethiopia, marked by vibrant festivals and celebrations that showcase the country’s deep religious and cultural diversity.
Ethiopia: Addis to Host Irreechaa With Warm Welcome
[Ethiopian Herald] The Addis Ababa Culture, Art, and Tourism Bureau has announced that extensive preparations are underway to warmly welcome guests for the upcoming Irreechaa festival.
Ethiopia: ‘Irreechaa’ Cements Togetherness, Fraternity, Peace
[Ethiopian Herald] In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of preserving and promoting traditional practices and cultural heritages is crucial to learning about the past and understanding where we came from, reflecting a certain commu…
Ethiopia: Irreechaa for Fraternity, Solidarity
[Ethiopian Herald] Irreechaa is one of the cultural values of the Oromo people’s Gada system and it is a celebration of gratitude to the Creator. It celebrates the “widespread” subordination of man to his creator as a natural law. In other words, it ce…
Ethiopia: Irreechaa, a Season of Peace & Thanksgiving
[ENA] In many countries of Africa and the rest of the world, traditional thanksgiving ceremonies are organized with different cultural contexts and paraphernalia. Particularly, Africans conduct a colorful passionate and heartfelt spiritualism and thank…
Ethiopia: Irrecha Thanksgiving Festival to Creator for All He Has Done for Creatures – Abba Gadaas
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Irrecha is a festival of Thanksgiving where the Creator is praised for everything he has done for the creatures, Abba Gadaas said.
Ethiopia: Meskel Festival to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Dev’t
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is home to numerous cultural and spiritual heritages. It is the leading country in Africa through registering more than 10 heritages in UNESCO’s prestigious world heritages list. And this means a lot to the country to attrac…
Ethiopia: A Festival of Synergy, Hope
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is home to rich cultural and religious significance. Outdoor festivals like Meskel highlight the country’s diverse cultural heritage, showcasing a mosaic of traditions that vary across regions yet echo a common theme of cele…
Ethiopia: Meskel Festival – Melting Pot of Diverse Communities, Attraction of Tourists
[Ethiopian Herald] It is worth mentioning that Ethiopia is recognized for a diverse range of religious ceremonies celebrated in attention-grabbing way in various regions of the country. The celebration of Meskel (The finding of the True Cross) is one o…